20x10 won't fit gs450h with tanabe nf210
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20x10 won't fit gs450h with tanabe nf210
I just got back from the wheel shop with tears in my eyes... 20" are no go for 450h. I had to settle with 19x9.5, because 19x10 will also rub with 2 adults on back sit. We have pressed the wheel (19x9.5 with 275x30x19) pretty much all the way up, and it did touch the fender right near the bumper cover....
I was so close to throw out all the batteries from the trunk just to make 20's fit, but I realized wifey is not with me, so there is no one to push the car...
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Hum... odd. I didn't hear of any other GS450h owners saying that 20x10s didnt fit. Maybe the offsets on the 20x10 were too aggressive, but other then that I don't think in general all 20x10s don't fit.
Maybe your wheel place didn't know what they were doing. Any pics of the car now? What wheels did you buy?
Maybe your wheel place didn't know what they were doing. Any pics of the car now? What wheels did you buy?
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I don't know what offset of 20's was, but 19's are 40 with 275x30 toyo T1R tires. I would say guy was just trying to make a sale. He had no other 20's in stock that could fit my car... I will try to take some pics tonight after car is washed...
Is there anybody with 450h on 20's with tanabe nf210? Pics and specs would be appreciated...
THanks
One more thing... 450h sits lower on nf210 than other GS's
Is there anybody with 450h on 20's with tanabe nf210? Pics and specs would be appreciated...
THanks
One more thing... 450h sits lower on nf210 than other GS's
Last edited by chopperpl; 05-22-08 at 07:18 AM.
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I don't know what offset of 20's was, but 19's are 40 with 275x30 toyo T1R tires. I would say guy was just trying to make a sale. He had no other 20's in stock that could fit my car... I will try to take some pics tonight after car is washed...
Is there anybody with 450h on 20's with tanabe nf210? Pics and specs would be appreciated...
THanks
One more thing... 450h sits lower on nf210 than other GS's
Is there anybody with 450h on 20's with tanabe nf210? Pics and specs would be appreciated...
THanks
One more thing... 450h sits lower on nf210 than other GS's
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Why do you think the 450h sits lower than the standard RWD? Based on the Lexus spec's, all RWD's (including 450h) have a stock height of 56.1", whereas the AWD has a height of 56.5". The main suspension components should be exactly the same. I do not believe the 450h will sit lower than a standard RWD with NF210's installed.
I just verified the difference between 350RWD and 450h... it is about 340lbs difference. I don't think spring specs are identical on those cars...
Last edited by chopperpl; 05-22-08 at 08:19 AM.
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450h is a lot heavier because of batteries in the back. I think it is about 200lbs than gs460. I'm not sure, but I think stock springs are different to compensate for the weight. Tanabe NF210 were certified for lighter GS's, and they don't list 450h in their application guide...
I just verified the difference between 350RWD and 450h... it is about 340lbs difference. I don't think spring specs are identical on those cars...
I just verified the difference between 350RWD and 450h... it is about 340lbs difference. I don't think spring specs are identical on those cars...
Using compatible parts saves Toyota money during production which would be a minor contrinutor of "Design For Manufacturability" for the GS line.
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lexus gs3 has 10.5 in the back. i have 10 in the back. flipside909 has 11 in the back. granted all 3 of us have fender mods to clear coz' of the more aggressive offsets. but with the right offset i know 10 will fit in the back no problem.
then of course, we have gs350. i am not 100%, but i don't think 450h wheel well design is any different from the rest of the gs. i am pretty confident with the right offset 10 in the rear is no problem. all 3 of us have our cars lower than people with springs
and you are saying 9.5 +40 with 275/30 rubs in the back where the bumper meets the fender? i am actually a bit surprised
then of course, we have gs350. i am not 100%, but i don't think 450h wheel well design is any different from the rest of the gs. i am pretty confident with the right offset 10 in the rear is no problem. all 3 of us have our cars lower than people with springs
and you are saying 9.5 +40 with 275/30 rubs in the back where the bumper meets the fender? i am actually a bit surprised
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lexus gs3 has 10.5 in the back. i have 10 in the back. flipside909 has 11 in the back. granted all 3 of us have fender mods to clear coz' of the more aggressive offsets. but with the right offset i know 10 will fit in the back no problem.
then of course, we have gs350. i am not 100%, but i don't think 450h wheel well design is any different from the rest of the gs. i am pretty confident with the right offset 10 in the rear is no problem. all 3 of us have our cars lower than people with springs
and you are saying 9.5 +40 with 275/30 rubs in the back where the bumper meets the fender? i am actually a bit surprised
then of course, we have gs350. i am not 100%, but i don't think 450h wheel well design is any different from the rest of the gs. i am pretty confident with the right offset 10 in the rear is no problem. all 3 of us have our cars lower than people with springs
and you are saying 9.5 +40 with 275/30 rubs in the back where the bumper meets the fender? i am actually a bit surprised
I really started hating this wheels...